Pathway · Intermediate complete
After 12th Standard
After 12th, the menu widens to full UG degrees, professional courses, defence, and design. Which entrance exams you can write depends on your 11th–12th group (MPC, BiPC, CEC, HEC, etc.).
Pathway options
- Computer Science, Information Technology, ECE, EEE.
- Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace.
- Bio-Medical, Bio-Technology, Environmental.
- Marine, Mining, Textile, Industrial.
Entry: JEE Main, JEE Advanced, state CETs, BITSAT, VITEEE.
- MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BNYS, BVSc.
- B.Pharma, B.Sc Nursing, BPT, BOT.
- B.Sc in Anaesthesia / MLT / Radiology / OT Tech.
- Paramedical diplomas: dialysis, ECG, X-ray technicians.
Entry: NEET-UG (mandatory for MBBS/BDS); state counselling follows.
- BA: Economics, History, Political Science, Psychology, Linguistics.
- B.Sc: MPC, Computer Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Home Science.
- B.Com: General, Computers, Banking, Tax Procedure.
- Other UG: BBA, BCA, LLB, BBM, BAF, BFM, BMS.
- Dual degrees: BA+LLB, B.Com+LLB, B.Sc+B.Ed, BBA+LLB.
Key examsCUETEntry: CUET (UG) and university-specific tests.
- BA LLB, B.Com LLB, BBA LLB — integrated degrees.
- National Law Universities via CLAT / AILET.
- Private law schools via LSAT India.
- State law colleges via state CETs.
Entry: CLAT, AILET, LSAT India, state law CETs.
- Army, Navy, Air Force wings via NDA.
- Indian Navy B.Tech Entry Scheme.
- Indian Army TES (Technical Entry Scheme) — PCM required.
- Agniveer (Army / Navy / Air Force).
Entry: NDA (UPSC, twice yearly) + SSB interview.
- Design: Fashion, Product, Interior, Jewellery, Communication.
- Film / Media: Direction, Cinematography, Sound, VFX, Editing.
- Management: BBA, Hotel Management, Event Management.
- Professional: CA / CS / CMA (ICWA).
Entry: UCEED, NID DAT, NIFT, NCHMCT JEE, IPMAT, AIEED.
Major entrance exams after 12th
| Exam | Purpose | Official site |
|---|---|---|
| JEE Main | B.E / B.Tech / B.Arch / B.Planning at NITs, IIITs, CFTIs. | Visit |
| JEE Advanced | IITs + IIT ISM Dhanbad. | Visit |
| NEET-UG | MBBS, BDS, Ayush, veterinary, nursing (as applicable). | Visit |
| CUET (UG) | Central & many state universities UG admissions. | Visit |
| CLAT | UG / PG law at NLUs. | Visit |
| BITSAT | Integrated degrees at BITS Pilani / Goa / Hyderabad. | Visit |
| NDA | Armed forces officer route after 12th. | Visit |
| NATA | B.Arch admissions (Council of Architecture). | Visit |
| ICAR AIEEA | Agriculture UG/PG at ICAR universities. | Visit |
| NCHMCT JEE | B.Sc Hospitality & Hotel Administration. | Visit |
Things worth remembering
- JEE/NEET require early, consistent preparation — usually from 11th standard.
- Scholarships (state, caste-based, minority, INSPIRE) can reduce fee burden significantly.
- If unsure, CUET + a versatile BA/B.Sc/B.Com keeps many doors open for 2 more years.